From Elite Sport to Molecular Hydrogen: Marcel Kottek on Recovery, Hydration, and Performance
What made you start using H2 Medical hydrogen bottles regularly?
It was my partner’s experience that ultimately led me to change my perspective. She was very satisfied with the bottle, practically drank nothing else, felt well-rested, and for about six months she was not ill at all. I started reading more about hydrogen and learning how important a role it can play in the body. As a former elite athlete, anything that could contribute to better health, regeneration, and performance has always been very important to me. That was the decisive factor that led me to make my own decision to try hydrogen.
How did you gradually introduce hydrogen into the lives of your family, friends, and colleagues?
One of the biggest attractions for me was also the fact that wherever I went with the bottle, it attracted a lot of attention—thanks to the lighting and the hydrogen generation itself. Questions immediately followed, such as: what is it, what effects does it have, and why do you use it? I realized that it naturally opened space for communication with people around me—friends and family alike. And since I am a born salesperson, especially when it comes to things that make sense to me and meet my personal standards, it was never about persuading anyone, but rather about sharing experiences and explaining the benefits of the H2 Vibe hydrogen bottle.
What was the most convincing proof for you that hydrogen really works—specific experiences or results?
The most convincing moment came when I truly realized that even when I sleep fewer hours than usual, I still feel fresh and rested. That was very important to me. Another turning point was that thanks to the bottle, I completely stopped drinking other beverages—I had the bottle with me all the time and didn’t need to think about alternatives. If I drink four bottles a day, I am hydrated throughout the entire day, without feelings of fatigue or frequent headaches that I used to have due to forgetting to drink enough. Last but not least, I noticed that with regular daily use of the bottle, after any performance or training session I feel significantly better and remain practically healthy, without taking any other medication except vitamin C.
As a former competitive ice hockey player and active athlete, how does hydrogen help you with regeneration and performance?
As I mentioned, the hydrogen bottle naturally encourages me to drink more, which means I am properly hydrated and ready to deliver maximum performance. After exertion, I include it again in my routine and know that it helps with faster and higher-quality regeneration of the entire body. I perceive it as a significantly better alternative to isotonic drinks or dietary supplements that I previously used to boost performance or kick-start my body before training.
What motivated you to open a hydrogen studio in Prague and share this experience with the public?
The studio is currently still in the preparation phase, and we plan to open it in the near future. I have tested hydrogen myself and see clear positive results, which is why I want to pass this experience on together with my partner. At the same time, hydrogen fits perfectly into the concept of the studio we are building, thanks to its effects and overall benefits.
Do you have a personal ritual or routine that you would recommend to those who want to use hydrogen daily?
For me personally, I find it most effective to start the day with hydrogen immediately after waking up—as a way to kick-start the body—and in the evening before going to bed to take a double dose, which is very important for me. I have been following this ritual for several months now, and I can say that it is the minimum you can do to properly start your day and close it well in the evening.
Lastly, we will also be using a spray in the studio that we discovered in your product range. We already use the spray ourselves and are looking forward to further results, especially in the area of skin hydration. Even now, we can confirm that despite the sub-zero temperatures, the skin is truly well hydrated and not dried out.